Paris brûle-t-il?
Is Paris Burning? (1966)
“"Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he's unable to maintain control of the city. After much contemplation, Choltitz ignores orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, alongside Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a leader organise his forces.
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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Yvon Morandat
Charles Boyer
Charles Boyer
as Doctor Monod
Leslie Caron
Leslie Caron
as Françoise Labé
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Lt. Henri Karcher
George Chakiris
George Chakiris
as GI in Tank
Bruno Cremer
Bruno Cremer
as Colonel Rol Tanguy
Claude Dauphin
Claude Dauphin
as Colonel Lebel
Alain Delon
Alain Delon
as Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
as General Patton
Pierre Dux
Pierre Dux
as Cerat - Alexandre Parodi
Glenn Ford
Glenn Ford
as Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley
Gert Fröbe
Gert Fröbe
as Von CholtitzCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 173 min |
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"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.